7 th grade

1. 7th grade • The order of the areas studied in 7th grade: Fall of Rome, Islam, Africa, China (after the fall of the Han dynasty), Japan, Feudal Europe, Medieval Europe, Renaissance, Reformation, Scientific Revolution, Age of Exploration, Mesoamerica (Mayan, Aztecs, Incas) • Mr. Foster, remember to cover up the answers or get off your butt and fix the PPT

2. What effect did Julius Caesar’s seizure of power have on the Roman political system? • A. it secured the rights of the commoners against the nobles. • B. it allowed for control of the state by the Senate. • C. it marked the transition from a republic to an empire • D. it standardized the system by which emperors were chosen Answer-C the transition from republic to Empire #22

3. The origins of checks and balances in the U.S. political system can be traced to the • A. French Monarchy • B. Roman Republic • C. Greek Aristocracy • D. Aztec Empire Answer—B Roman Republic #23

4. The wars with Carthage (264-146BC) gave the Roman Empire control of • A. North Africa • B. Asia Minor • C. Northern Europe • D. the Middle East Answer—A North Africa #24

5. The map represents the military conquests associated with the spread of what major world religion? • A. Christianity • B. Judaism • C. Islam • D. Hinduism Answer—C Islam Arabia #25

6. In the 700s AD Arabian merchants played an important role in • A. spreading new technology among Asia, Africa, and Europe • B. converting large number of Western Europeans to Islam • C. united most of Asia and Europe under a single religion • D. stopping the invasions of nomadic people from Central Asia. Answer—A spreading new technology among Asia, Africa, and Europe #26

7. Which shows the importance the Mongols placed on improving trade contacts with other civilizations? • A. the conquest of Constantinople • B. the establishment of caravan routes • C. the construction of large merchant fleets • D. the creation of a national currency Answer—B the establishment of caravan trade routes #27

8. Which of these describes how paper was introduced into medieval Europe? • A. The Chinese introduced it to the Arabs, who passed it on to Europeans. • B. The Swedes bought it from Russians, who learned about it from Indians. • C. The Turks learned to make it and sold the process to Europeans. • D. The Arabs learned about paper making from the Japanese and taught Europeans Answer—A The Chinese introduced paper to the Arabs #28

9. Beginning with childhood, all of man’s study is centered on one aim alone, to pass the 3 day examination and have power, influence & prestige The examination described were necessary for a position as a Chinese • A. soldier • B. priest • C. silk merchant • D. government official Answer—D government official #29

10. How did the location of cities in the West African empires of Ghana and Mali influence their growth? • A. Their location in river valleys allowed for extensive farming. • B. Their coastal location made the cities major ports for maritime trade • C. Their location on major trade routes allowed them to prosper economically • D. Their mountainous location made the cities easily defensible. Answer-C Their location on major trade routes #30

11. Trans-Saharan Contact The contact between civilizations were primarily made by • A. explorers who were mapping Central Africa • B. traders who crossed the Sahara desert into West Africa • C. Christian missionaries from Middle East • D. barbarian migrating from North Africa Answer—B Traders who crossed the Sahara Desert into West Africa #31

12. China’s influence on Medieval Japan is illustrated by Japan’s development of • A. a writing system • B. the samurai tradition • C. Haiku poetry • D. a civil service exam Answer—A writing system #32

13. Endurance, cunning, physical strength, & courage were the ideal characteristics of • A. Confucian officials • B. Buddhist priests • C. Japanese samurai • D. Hindu governors Answer—Samurai Warriors #33

14. In medieval Europe, law and order were maintained by the • A. legions • B. merchants • C. nobility • D. serfs Answer--C Nobility #34

15. During medieval times, which of these groups was legally tied to the land? • A. serfs • B. knights • C. parish priests • D. minor nobility Answer—A serfs #35

16. During the medieval period in Europe, the political power of the kings and great nobles were often constrained by the actions of • A. elected parliaments • B. high Church officials • C. the growing middle class • D. organized groups of serfs Answer—B High Church Officials #36

17. The Timeline shows events related to the • A. conflict between the Pope and the Holy Roman Emperor • B. Catholic Church’s influence in government. • C. evolution towards constitutional government in England • D. establishment of an absolute monarch in France • Answer—C move toward Constitution in England #37

18. How did the Crusades affect the economies of Central and Western Europe? • A. Gold & silver brought back by crusaders caused a monetary inflation • B. The Crusades led to a decline in the production of crafts and food crops • C. Cloth & spices brought back by crusaders led to greater interest in trade • D. The Crusades limited access to luxury goods from China & India Answer—C greater interest in trade #38

19. Your brethren who live in the East are in urgent need of your help…Turks & Arabs have attacked them…..Pope Urban (1095) • The Pope is issuing a call for • A. help in fighting Martin Luther & the Protestants • B. Crusaders to regain the Holy Land from Muslims • C. the Emperor to restore the glory of the Frankish Empire • D. armies to fight against the Mongol invaders Answer—B Crusaders to free the Holy Land #39

20. What was the disease that spread all over Europe in the 14th Century –map question • A. yellow fever • B. cholera • C. bubonic plague • D .malaria Answer—C spread of bubonic plague #40

21. Where on the map was the center of the Inca civilization? (map question) • A. Mexico • B. Yucatan Peninsula • C. Northern South America • D. West coast of South America Answer D Wt. coast of South America #41

22. Which characteristic did Aztec and Incan societies share? • A. laws that made slavery illegal • B. families dominated by women • C. government by direct democracy • D. complex religious ceremonies Answer—D Complex religious ceremonies #42

23. Prepared calendar that regulated agricultural, told folk tales, recorded history, served a member of the ruling class Which members of Aztec society were responsible for the above tasks? • A. merchants • B. soldiers • C. farmers • D. priests Answer—D. Priests #43

24. What was the main cause of the population change on the chart? • A. Migration of several culture groups to North America • B. Losses due to Spanish military actions against native peoples • C. Starvation resulting from declining agricultural production • D. The introduction of disease by contact with Europeans Answer—D The introduction of disease by Europeans #44

25. The Maya, Aztec,& Inca civilization each developed • A. powerful seafaring traditions • B. monotheistic religious systems • C. democratic governments • D. complex architectural structures Answer—D complex architectural structures #45

26. The stories from Marco Polo’s travels encouraged Europeans to • A. journey to Asia in search of wealth • B. abandon the feudal land system • C. launch Crusades against Muslims • D. isolate themselves from foreigners Answer—A Journey to Asia #46

27. Which of these is not a characteristic of Renaissance painting? • A. subject matter limited to Christian themes • B. realistic portrait painting • C. setting reflecting the world of the artist • D. paintings showing depth and perspective Answer—A only Christian themes #47

28. Artist, architect ,mathematician, realistic human figures, painted the last supper &” Mona Lisa” • A. Raphael • B. Michelangelo • C. da Vinci • D. Botticelli Answer—Leonardo da Vinci #48

29. The poems and plays of which person are representative of the English Renaissance? • A. Johann Gutenberg • B. William Shakespeare • C. Dante Alighieri • D. Miguel de Cervantes Answer B William Shakespeare #49

30. England became a Protestant country during the Reformation when its • A. king declared himself head of the Church of England • B. people demanded the adoption of Lutheran beliefs • C. priest opposed reforms implemented by the Pope • D. armies were exposed to Calvinist beliefs while in France. Answer—King declared himself head of the Church of England #50

31. What was the Spanish Inquisition (1478-1834) • A. a system designed to establish new colonies in the Americas • B. the exchange of goods between Spain & Central & South America • C. the religious court established to find & punish heretics • D. a military campaign to drive the Muslim armies out of Spain Answer—C religious court #51

32. What was the cause for the movement of the Jewish population shown on the map? • A. The invasion of Europe and Africa by the Moors • B. The spread of the Black Plague through Europe • C. The establishment of new colonies by the Jews to the West • D. The forced removal of Jews by the church and government authorities Answer—D the forced removal by the church & government #52

33. The finds of Galileo & Newton were significant because, from their time on, scientific thought was based upon • A. traditional ways of thinking • B. the ideas of the classic philosophers • C. the authority of the Church • D. observation and experimentation • Answer--D observation & experimentation #53

34. The systematic collection & articulation of natural laws, such as gravity & motion, was done by • A. Galileo • B. Isaac Newton • C. Kepler • D. van Leeuwenhoek Answer—B Isaac Newton #54

35. Which Scientific Revolution-era invention led to an increased understanding of diseases? • A. the telescope • B. the thermometer • C. the barometer • D. the microscope Answer—D Microscope #55

36. What was one effect of Copernicus’ theory of a sun-centered solar system? • A. It required a revision of the Christian calendar • B. It disputed Church teaching regarding the universe • C. it allowed sailors to predict tides more accurately • D. It resulted in a decline in pagan religions Answer—B it disputed Church teaching regarding the universe #56

37. The Triangle trade & Columbian exchange are terms used to describe the movement of goods between Western Europe, West Africa & • A. Central Asia • B. the Americas • C. Australia • D. the Middle East Answer—B the Americas #57

38. The Scientific Revolution contributed to Enlightenment thought by influencing people to • A. believe in the power of human reason • B. reject belief in the organized church • C. study the ideas of past civilizations • D. oppose individuality in favor of social order Answer—A believe in the power of human reason #58